Episode 2 of 2
Rescission of Edict
- When
- 14 June 1632
- Where
- Ethiopia
Susenyos rescinds the edict, allowing voluntary Catholic faith but ending forced conversion.
After years of civil war and devastation, Emperor Susenyos rescinded his edict on 14 June 1632. He issued a formal declaration that those who wished to follow the Catholic faith were allowed to do so, but no one would be forced to do so any further.
Sources
- Afonso Mendes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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